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Animal Management Level 3 Diploma at South Essex College

Course description

This course is perfect for those interested in working in fields such as animal science, zoology of veterinary science. You will tackle subjects such as animal health, animal biology,anatomy and physiology. Safe working methods and managing animal accommodation and feeding.

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Course content

animal breeding and genetics

animal biology

animal welfare and ethics

practical animal husbandry

animal behaviour health and diseases

work experience in the animal sector

investigative research project

practical skills in animal science

animal metabolism

principles of animal nursing

aquatic animal health and husbandry

advanced animal nutrition

exotic animal husbandry

maths and English

Entry requirements

two GCSEs at grade C or above including science, in addition to maths at grade four or above and English at grade four or above, or

four GCSEs at grade C or above, including maths, English and science, or

Animal Care Level 2 Extended Certificate, maths at grade four or above and English at grade four or above, or equivalent

successful attendance at interview event and satisfactory references

Assessment

presentations and projects

written assessments and exams

Financial information

FREE to UK/EU under 19s not in employment

Future opportunities

After successful completion of the course, you may progress to higher education to study courses ranging from Applied Biology to Zoology. You could also enter the animal science industry, or undertake further training to become a veterinary nurse.

Further information

opportunity to undertake field trips and educational visits

undertake basic husbandry tasks in the Collegeâ€™s centre for small animals

work experience is a compulsory part of this programme

How to apply

If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact South Essex College directly.

Set in spacious and tranquil grounds just outside of Basildon town centre, our Basildon Campus specialises in realistic work environments for a range of vocational courses such as childcare, hairdressing, beauty therapy, motor vehicle engineering, health and social care, public services and sport.